How do I solve for x? (Rational Expressions) | Mathematics | Page 1

green narwhal Nov 3, 2022, 2:07 PM

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I have a equation 1 + 1/x = 3/2
I know the answer is 2
But how do I get x = 2?

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mental pilot Nov 3, 2022, 2:10 PM

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1+1/x =3/2
=》( x+1)/x= 3/2
=》 (x+1)=3x/2
=》 1=3x/2 - x
=》1=x/2
=》 x=2

green narwhal Nov 3, 2022, 2:17 PM

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Can you explain the steps?

spice crescent Nov 3, 2022, 3:37 PM

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@green narwhal start by timesing everything by x

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You then have x + 1 = 3x/2

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Now times everything by 2

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2(x+1) = 3x

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2x + 2 = 3x

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Put all x terms on one side

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3x - 2x = 2

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3x - 2x = x

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x = 2

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@green narwhal do you understand?

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His way was somewhat different but they are the same thing

#How do I solve for x? (Rational Expressions)